Data Protection

Compliance framework: Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP/revDSG) and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data controller: Montis Silva by Richard L.A. Marohn, Rosenweg 8, 5332 Rekingen AG, Switzerland
Contact: trustedbridge@montissilva.com

Introduction

This policy explains what personal data we process, why we process it, how long we retain it, and your rights.

Legal Basis

Processing is based on consent, pre-contractual and contractual necessity, legitimate interest, and legal obligations.

Data We Collect

Contact form data (name, email, message, company, interest, target country)
Technical data (IP, browser, device, pages visited)
Cookie preferences and analytics signals where consented

How We Use Data

Respond to inquiries and deliver requested services
Operational communication and relationship management
Security monitoring and website performance improvements

Retention Periods

Inquiry data: up to 24 months after last interaction
Client service documentation: up to 10 years where required
Consent logs: until revoked plus legal retention window

User Rights

You may request access, rectification, erasure, data portability, restriction, objection, and consent withdrawal. Submit requests to trustedbridge@montissilva.com.

Data Security Measures

We apply technical and organizational safeguards, including secure transmission, access control, and least-privilege handling.

International Transfers

If data is processed cross-border, we implement suitable safeguards and contractual protections as required by law.

Cookies and Tracking

Necessary cookies are always active. Optional analytics and marketing cookies are processed only with explicit consent.

Third-Party Services

Selected third-party infrastructure providers may process technical data under contractual safeguards.

Policy Changes

We may update this policy. The current version is published on this page.

Data Protection Contact

Montis Silva by Richard L.A. Marohn - trustedbridge@montissilva.com